Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Perfectly tender and Juicy Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs soaked in a flavor packed marinade and pan seared to perfection!
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken Thighs, Skin on
- ½ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 4 Cloves, Minced Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 4 Tablespoons Canola Oil
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, as needed
- 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder, as needed
- 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder, as needed
- 2 Teaspoons Paprika, as needed
- 1½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt, as needed
- 1 Teaspoon Black pepper, as needed
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Teaspoons Cumin, as needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cilantro, minced garlic, 3 tablespoons canola oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Add the Chicken Thighs to a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, and pour in the cilantro mixture. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours to overnight.
- Heat a large Cast Iron grill pan or skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil.
- In batches, add the chicken to the grill pan skin side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes then flip and cook on the other side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165°F. Enjoy!